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Supporting the thriving destination for businesses, visitors and the wider community of Christchurch
Joule
Enhancing and Improving visitor & work experience in Christchurch.
Joule is a fully electric utility vehicle to service and maintain the Christchurch BID Levy Area. Carrying out jobs including but not limited to: event set up & safety, watering & planting, leaf clearance, and external cleaning.
Joule CAN do
Seasonal floral planting & installation of hanging baskets
Watering & maintenance
Gum removal
Litter picking
Leaf clearance
External cleaning
Weeding & graffiti removal
Cardboard Collection Service
Joule CAN'T do
(Fly-tipping (dumped rubbish or bulky waste)
Broken pavements or potholes
Overflowing public bins
Blocked drains or flooding issues
Vandalised or damaged street signs
Noise complaints or anti-social behaviour
Pest control (e.g. rats, wasps)
Dog fouling
The objectives of Joule go beyond local council services. Please see https://bid.dh-websites.co.uk/who-to-contact/ for other local services.
Joule has enabled Christchurch BID to expand on local council services and provide levy-paying businesses to visually enhance Christchurch.
Joule has been made possible by applying for a BCP grant called the Town Centres Improvement Fund.
Local freelance Maintenance Ranger Tony will be operating Joule on behalf of Christchurch BID on a part-time basis.
Joule can respond to online reports from our levy businesses.
Meeting the Diverse Mandates of a UK BID (Business Improvement Districts)
The challenges facing UK town centres demand innovative and practical solutions.
Investment that empowers BIDs to manage their districts more effectively, efficiently, and sustainably.
Joule Practical Use
- Cleansing: Equipped with a cage body, the vehicle becomes an efficient tool for litter-picking rounds, floral display watering and maintenance.
- Event Logistics: Setting up for festivals and public events is simplified. Joule can transport barriers, signage, and other infrastructure directly to pedestrianised zones.
- Light Maintenance and Repairs: With a secure box van body, the vehicle can carry tools and equipment for minor repairs to street furniture, graffiti removal, or other maintenance tasks.
- Visible Presence: Deterring shoplifters and reporting nuisance to CSAS and Neighbourhood Policing Teams (NPT)
- Cleansing: Equipped with a cage body, the vehicle becomes an efficient tool for litter-picking rounds, floral display watering and maintenance.
- Event Logistics: Setting up for festivals and public events is simplified. Joule can transport barriers, signage, and other infrastructure directly to pedestrianised zones.
- Light Maintenance and Repairs: With a secure box van body, the vehicle can carry tools and equipment for minor repairs to street furniture, graffiti removal, or other maintenance tasks.
- Visible Presence: Deterring shoplifters and reporting nuisance to CSAS and Neighbourhood Policing Teams (NPT)
Spotted something that needs Joule?
Report an area that needs maintenance, or request a job on the exterior facade of your property. Joule can only respond within the BID area – check the map below first.
Or follow bit.ly/46jNpzM to open the request form on your phone or computer.
What Joule covers
Floral planting & watering, litter picking, leaf clearance, gum & graffiti removal, external cleaning, and light event logistics — anywhere inside the boundary shown.
Outside Joule’s remit
Fly-tipping, potholes, overflowing bins, blocked drains, pest control and anti-social behaviour go to the council or police — see “Who to Contact” for the right service.
